August 2025

Expansion project calls for community input
City sets Aug. 27 meeting for residents to review proposed 12 Avenue South, stormwater pond
Church Schedules
Albion Lutheran Church LCMC Pastor Robert Springer 507-758-1027, 10454 250th Ave, St. James Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellowship; 10:20 a.m. Sunday School Butterfield… Login to continue reading Login…

Not-so-great expectations
It is human nature to want to be appreciated. I kinda think it is also human nature to feel resistance to being told what to… Login to continue reading Login…

Motivational speaker addresses sports teams
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Former teacher, coach offers inspiration to avoid negativity, focus on positive Rick Rassier’s message is meant to inspire,… Login to continue reading Login…
VOLLEYBALL: Senior leadership highlights scrimmage
BY LEE CARLSON For the St. James Plaindealer St. James Area had a chance to check progress during a scrimmage Aug. 15 at Waseca in… Login to continue reading Login…

Boys cross country program marks 80th season
First coach established tradition of success

Teaching opportunity abroad awaits Kulseth
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer St. James grad, future teacher will spend year in Bulgaria Just weeks out from her departure, Luci Kulseth… Login to continue reading Login…

St. James Rotary Club bestows fellowship
St. James City Economic Development Director Brianna Sanders was honored at a recent Rotary Club meeting. The St. James Rotary will contribute $1,000 in her… Login to continue reading Login…

Hitting a home run with a review of bunting
As you know, here at Beyond Reason, we always tackle the biggest, most important issues of the day. A philosophical conundrum. A Buddhist koan. The… Login to continue reading Login…

Summer tennis tournaments wrap up
BY LEE CARLSONFor the St. James Plaindealer Competition, fundraising goals accomplished with tourneys The St. James High School tennis complex remained busy into August with… Login to continue reading Login…